22 states sue to block Trump cuts to NIH research payments
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The attorneys general argue the change violates congressional
appropriations law, which has prohibited the NIH from altering
indirect cost rates without proper authorization since 2018.

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5136345-attorneys-general-sue-trump-administration-nih-research-funding/

violates congressional appropriations law

T-Borg screwed the pooch again....

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